Chapter 2
The day came that they have to go back for practice. Everyone came one by one. Tego came first, then Ryo, Massu, Pi and then Kato and Keii.
The first four looked up as they hear shouting coming from the other side of the door before the two officially arrived.
“Shige, why aren’t you answering my calls? Why are you even avoiding me?”
“I’m not avoiding you. I was just studying ok.”
“No... you don’t turn off your phone for almost two days. And you mail box wasn’t even on.”
The two are now facing each other inside the NewS room.
“Look Koyama, you know this defense is important to me. And I have to be prepared for it.”
Keii grabbed Shige by his shoulders before saying... “Koyama? When did you start calling me that? Now I know something is definitely wrong.”
Kato shrugged off the hand on his shoulder. “There is nothing WRONG! Now stay away from me. I don’t understand why you’re so uptight with my phone being off!”
Ryo finally had enough. “Will you two stop shouting! Everyone outside can hear you. And we are going deaf here.”
“You shut up!” Pi shouted at Ryo. “Come here Kato.”
“What the...”
Keii watched in horror that Kato immediately flopped down beside Pi and rested his head on his shoulders. And Pi immediately cradled Kato in return.
Ryo on the other hand launched himself when Keii immediately caught him by the arms. He turned to him and saw the teary eyes of Keii.
As much as Keii tried to hold his tears, he can’t. “So this is why you turned off your phone.” Laughed a little before walking out the door.
“You assholes!!!! You’re doing this on purpose are you!!!” pointing at Pi and Kato.
Tego and Massu held each other’s hand seeing everyone fighting.
“What the hell has came to your minds hurting Keii like this???!!!!” and then he pointed at Kato. “And you!!!! What kind of best friend are you!!! You know how Keii is, and I do believe you know about his feelings. And yet you did this!” he closed his eyes to hold his own tears from forming and sighed heavily. “You both deserve each other. Be happy with what you have right now. Because the moment you realize what you have done, you both will be begging on your knees!!!” he shouted before walking out of the door as well. And slammed it shut.
“What in the world is going on here?” Massu asked the two. “Are you guys dating?”
The two, Pi and Kato looked at Massu, then nodded.
“OH. MY. GOSH!!!!” Tego shouted. “But I thought Keii likes Pi and Ryo likes Kato?”
“Well you were wrong about that. They apparently like each other, and we do.” Pi answered.
Massu sighed. “Yeah maybe.” In low voice, but still can be heard by the two. He stood up... “Let’s go Tego. Keii needs us than this two.”
“Uhm.”
And with that, the two went out to find Keii.
“Don’t worry about them Kato. You saw what I saw, there is no denying it.”
“But still... I think we should talk to them about it. And did you see the look Massu gave us?”
“No. There’s no need too. Actions speak louder than words.”
“True, but this is the first time I saw Massu being like this. It’s like he’s hurt.”
“That’s because he doesn’t understand the situation at all.”
Both stretched and stared at the ceiling.
~0~0~0~0~0~
That night, Keii was standing in front of his vanity mirror again. Staring blankly at himself. What is wrong with me? Why am I hurting like this? What did I do to offend them? And of all people, why does it have to be Shige!!!! Why!!!!” Tears started to fall on the tanned smooth face. He can’t clearly describe the feelings of hurt, rejection, and most of all, betrayal.
He wanted to make a ‘Hate Spell’ to be able to accept what happened. But how can he? The person he trusted the most, his childhood friend, his best friend... Shigeaki Kato. He knew my feelings, and yet, he is Pi’s. Tears didn’t stop from flowing. His stomach feeling like everything inside was turning into knots. His chests hurt so much. His head feels like it’s going to explode. He fell on his knees.
On the other hand, Ryo was indulging himself in drinking his sorrow and pain. Taking in by the gulps. He is mad that he can’t do anything for himself or for his friend. Everything is a mess, and he doesn’t even know why. That hurts much more than knowing.
~0~0~0~0~0~
Days passed with full speed. With everyone busy with their group and solo careers, Keii and Ryo didn’t even noticed that a month has already passed. Heartaches still there, fresh. But they are professionals. On cam, they are still close and still on track. But off cam, they go their separate ways without even acknowledging each other.
They were growing apart as it is. Pi and Kato always go home together, so does Ryo and Keii. but they are completely different. Although they go home together, they are just friends. Being best friends, to say the least. They talk and try to get by from the pain they hold inside. They take each other’s company with great care. And this time, they take care of each other like brothers.
They may seem to be more than friends like Pi and Shige. But Tego and Massu knows they are not. They don’t hold hands, feed each other, or share sweet kisses inside NewS room. They are just themselves.
But since the two are not being subtle with their relationship, every after rehearsals, Ryo and Keii would immediately take their leave. To the point of not even staying in their room on breaks. They would spend it in Kanjani8’s or another place where they won’t see the two.
They made that agreement, because time will come, Keii may not be able to stop Ryo from beating Pi to death. Which was understandable.
~0~0~0~0~0~
Pi celebrated his birthday without Keii nor Ryo, but Tego and Massu were there. And everytime Pi or Kato see their two band mates, two used to be closed to them friends... they can’t make out their faces. It was like they were going to puke. Kato asked the two if they were having a good time. And the only answer he got as Pi got near them, “We shouldn’t have come at all.” Tego said. “It’s like we are accepting the two of you and betraying Keii and Ryo all together, when we are not.” Massu stated.
The two were taken aback by their answers. And when they were alone, Kato cried so hard at Pi’s shoulders. The two just comforted each other. Not knowing what to tell each other really. They were breaking apart. But still they stood their ground facing their four band members as sweet couple everytime.
~0~0~0~0~0~
Now, Keii’s birthday is just around the corner. And he doesn’t know what he will do, since the two most important people in his life are the people who betrayed him and Ryo.
Keii was leisurely walking around the jimusho halls, wasting his break time when Junno came up to him.
“Hi Keii! How are you doing?” Junno asked cheerfully.
“Hey Junno! I’m doing good. And you?” smiling back at his friend.
“I’m good too. But when Jin comes home whining about Pi, he makes me want to hurt his friend.” Changing into a serious voice.
“Oh.”
Continuing. “Or when Pi will stay at our place and drink with us. Then cries his heart out about you.”
“Eh?”
“Yah... which I don’t get by the way. ‘Coz I heard that he was together with Kato, right?”
“Uhm.” Nodding.
“So until the last time he was there, I asked him why is he drinking and crying because of you. And then he said that you and Ryo are together.”
“Oh... you see I don’t know about that. Ryo and I are just friends...”
“Oh I knew that. That was why I was totally surprised at what he said.” Junno interrupted. “And he also mentioned he and Kato seeing you two ‘cozily’ hugging each other in a vacant rehearsal room.”
“Huh?! When?”
“Ok, to make a long story short. He told me exactly where and what he saw. Then I remembered that I saw you and Ryo that time too. Only I heard what you were talking about. Sorry.” Bowing a little.
“You saw me and Ryo?” shocked.
“Yup. About Pi not seeing you like him and stuff. Then I left to keep your privacy.”
“What!!!!”
“Yeah. I’m really sorry. I told Jin about it, and he said that he is sure that Pi won’t listen to him since he made up his mind already. And we are being bothered by him. We can’t even sleep peacefully without being drunk.”
Just then, Jin showed up. “Baby, there you are.” Reaching for Junno’s hand, then kissed him on his cheeks.
Junno giggled. Jin was always sweet to him. And always made him feel needed and loved by the other.
“Hey Keii. Anything new?”
“Hi Jin. Nothing.” He answered looking down.
“Keii, is there anything wrong with you guys? I mean, I know Pi’s already. What about Ryo?” asked with a worried tone.
“Well, Ryo has been keeping himself busy. You know, with NewS and Kanjani8.”
“Ok. Can you tell him that I’d like to talk to him. I’m worried about you guys. Pi’s been telling me weird things. And I can’t get through to him since he kept saying you and Ryo are a couple.”
“Ok, I’ll tell him.” He paused first before asking. “Ahm Jin?”
“Yeah?”
“Can I ask you and Junno a favor?”
“Sure.” The two answered in unison.
“Well....”
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